What Laptop Brand Is The Best For Gaming?

Gaming laptops are laptops that have specific features that make them distinct from other regular PCs, devices and laptops for work and home use.

In this article, I will be reviewing five gaming laptops that are best for gaming and which game lovers will find enjoyable; these laptops are:

1. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
2. Dell alienware m15 ryzen edition r5 gaming laptop
3. Lenovo Legion 5i Pro Gen 6 gaming laptop
4. Dell Alienware x14 Gaming Laptop
5. Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

The ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop is a pioneering gaming laptop that was released in 2021. It features impressive battery life, awesome AMD CPU performance, and lighting fast SSD in a light and attractive package.

Specifications

• 14-inch FHD display
• 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution
• The refresh rate is 120Hz
• Weight is 1.70kg (3.75lbs)
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU
• AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS
• 16GB DDR4 on board
• 16GB DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM
• Max Capacity is 32GB
• 1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
• FHD 1080P 60FPS external camera
• Battery capacity is 76Whrs
• The battery can last for over 11 hours
• Improved Audio with:

• Smart Amp Technology
• Dolby Atmos
• Built-in array microphone
• 2x 0.7W tweeter
• 2x 2.5W speaker with Smart Amp Technology
• For security, it has:

• BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
• Kensington Security 
• Fingerprint

• Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity the BT version may change with OS upgrades
• AniMe matrix display made up of 1215 individual mini LEDs
• Available I/O ports are:

• 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
• 1x HDMI 2.0b
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support 

Cost

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop costs $1,049.00

Dell Alienware M15 Ryzen edition R5 gaming laptop

The Alienware M15 Ryzen edition R5 by Dell gaming laptop carries a QHD 240 Hz which is the first of the 15 notebooks of its kind. It is a high-performance gaming laptop.

Specifications

• 15.6-inch FHD with resolution of 1920 x 1080pixels

• AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (20 MB total cache, 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.40 GHz Max Boost Clock)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 8 GB GDDR6
• Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 802.11ax 2×2 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 connection
• Windows 11 Operating System
• 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz
• 512 GB, M.2, PCIe, SSD
• The refresh rate is 165Hz
• Weight is 2.42kg
• For Audio, it has Stereo speakers, Realtek ALC3254 with A-Volute Nahimic audio processing software Integrated into Alienware Sound Center (AWSC),4 W in total
• For the camera, it uses Alienware HD (1280×720 resolution) camera with dual-array microphones and Windows Hello IR support
• 86Whrs smart lithium battery capacity
• Reduced blue light emission
• Alienware Cyro-tech Cooling technology
• Alienware command center
• I/O Ports include:

• 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
• 1 SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port
• 1 SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port
• 1 HDMI 2.1 Output
• 1 Power DC In C port
• 1 2.5Gbps rated RJ-45 Ethernet port
• 1 Global Headset jack

Cost

This laptop costs $1567.99

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro Gen 6 Gaming Laptop

Available in storm grey and stingray white, the Lenovo legion 5i pro-Gen 6 gaming laptop ensures an outstanding gaming performance for gamers with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs for gamers and creators. This laptop is supercharged with lots of exciting features and specifications packed in a thin and light design that delivers the most realistic ray-traced graphics, cutting-edge new features, and the power of AI. It is an excellent laptop choice for gamers and absolutely worth the price. Included in the box is an Up to 300W AC Adapter, an Internal Battery and a Quick Start Guide.

Specifications

• Operating System is Windows 11 Home
• NVIDIA Geforce RTX 30 series Laptop GPU 
• Up to 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11800H Processor (2.30 GHz, up to 4.60 GHz with Turbo Boost, 8 Cores, 16 Threads, 24 MB Cache)
• Xbox game pass
• 16” WQXGA (2560 x 1600) gaming display supporting NVIDIA G-Sync and featuring 34% increased pixel density, Dolby Vision, and VESA DisplayHDR 400 support with 100% sRGB colour accuracy and over 500 nits peak brightness. With an overdrive technology that powers up to 165Hz refresh rates and 3ms response times
• Up to 32 GB DDR4 3200MHz
• Up to 2 TB PCIe SSD
• Legion Cold front 3.0
• Lenovo Legion AI engine powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processor
• Legion true strike keyboard
• Weight is 2.45kg (5.4lbs)
• 2 x 2W speakers with Nahimic Audio for Gamers which is an audio solution that ensures immersive 3D audio and easy surround as it easily turns any Bluetooth speaker into a surround sound system
• Webcam e-Shutter for security
• Built-in HD (720p) webcam
• WLAN 802.11AX (2 x 2) and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity
• I/O Ports are as follows:
•   Left

1. Headphone / mic combo
2. USB-C Thunderbolt 4

• Right

1. USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
2. E-shutter button

• Rear

1. 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
2. USB-C Thunderbolt 4
3. HDMI 2.1
4. RJ45
5. Power input

Cost

The price of this laptop varies depending on its exact finish; however, the starting price of this laptop is $1199.99 

Dell Alienware X14 Gaming Laptop

The Alienware X14 gaming laptop is a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor known to be one of the thinnest 14 inches gaming laptops, alongside one of the highest Whr batteries, with an exclusive Alienware Cryotech cooling technology. Despite its portability, this laptop has a great build quality, with a great collection of ports and great frame rates. The premium design and materials together with the tech specifications of this laptop, make it a great buy for gamers in search of gaming laptops with a great performance.

Specifications

• 14-inch FHD, resolution of 1920 x1020
• 144Hz refresh rate
• Comfortview Plus
• Weight is 1.84kg (4.06lbs)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 4 GB GDDR6 graphics card
• NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology, Ray Tracing, and NVIDIA Max-Q technologies.
• Advanced Optimus
• Dolby vision
• Incorporates Dolby Atmos for its audio
• 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H (18 MB cache, 12 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.50 GHz Turbo
• Operating system Available with Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 pro
• 16 GB, LPDDR5, 4800 MHz, integrated
• 512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
• Alienware X Series 1-Zone AlienFX keyboard (English)
• 720p at 30 fps, HD RGBIr camera
• Dual-array microphones
• Intel AX211, 2×2 MIMO, 2400 Mbps, 2.40/5/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity
• AlienFX Lighting Technology
• Game Library with auto-tune game profile functionality
• Alienware Cyro-tech cooling technology is an advanced cooling solution to reduce internal temperature and dissipate heat
• Element 31. It is a gallium silicone thermal interface material; it offers a 25% improvement in thermal resistance and has great energy storage, and allows you to enjoy marathon gaming with ease
• Comfort View Plus 
• For security, there is Windows Hello facial recognition
• It has a 6-cell battery and features an 80 WHr Lithium-Ion battery with Alienware Battery Defender
• Input/Output Ports include:

• 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
• 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
• 1 Thunderbolt 4 port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
• 1 Thunderbolt 4 port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
• 1 headphone and microphone combo port
• 1 HDMI 2.1 port
• 1 microSD-card slot

Cost

It has a $1499.99 price tag

Acer Nitro 5 Gaming laptop

The Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop which is available in 15.3 or 17.3-inch models, has the combined power of a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs, which is fully optimised for maximum MGP. With this gaming laptop model, you can configure your laptop for top speed and massive storage with two slots for GEN 4 M.2 PCIe and up to 32GB of DDR4 3200 RAM, whether for the use of a laptop for gaming or ranking up online.

Specifications

• Available screen sizes are 15.6/17.3 FHD with a QHD 2560
• 144Hz refresh rate
• Windows 11 Home Operating System
• Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Graphics powered by NVIDIA’s 2nd Gen RTX Ampere architecture to give you the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features. 
• NVIDIA DLSS gives games a speed boost with quality image
• NVIDIA Max-Q is a suite of AI-powered technologies that optimise laptops to deliver high performance in thin form factors.
• 32GB, 3200MHz DDR4 Memory
• 2TB, Gen 4 2X M.2 PCIe, Raid 0
• 15.6/17.3 Screen Size
• QHD 2560 X1440
• 14 Cores, 6P-core + 8E-core
• Up to 20 THREADS
• 165Hz Refresh Rate with 3ms response time
• Mux switch technology
• Dual 2W speakers. With DTS X Ultra, sounds are clear and can be provided in a 3D spatial soundscape, allowing you to hear where your opponents are coming from with pinpoint precision
• Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i, and Control Center 2.0 connectivity
•  4 cell lithium-ion polymer battery with a 48Whr/3220mAh battery capacity
• I/O ports are:

• HDMI 2.1 High-speed
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB5Gb/s)
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gb/s + Offline Charge)
• Intel Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s USB-C)

Cost

This laptop has a price range of $1049 – $1300 depending on its screen size and the model.

Conclusion

In conclusion, all the laptops mentioned above are great gaming laptops, and this is obvious enough from their specifications which comprise great battery life, great graphic processing unit and CPU, available ports and storage capacity. Although most of the best gaming laptops are quite pricey, you can be rest assured that they are worth every because they all provide users with exceptional gaming performance.

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